SCUBvsTAFIETF Comparison
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Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF (SCUB) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. AB Tax-Aware Short Duration Municipal ETF (TAFI) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. SCUB's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Energy. In contrast, TAFI's top sector exposures are Municipal, Industrials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. SCUB is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.27% for TAFI. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SCUB and TAFI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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SCUB vs TAFI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/04/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SCUB TAFI | +0.48%+1.69% | +1.12%+0.41% | n/a+1.44% | n/a+1.89% | n/a+11.60% | n/an/a |
| Flows | SCUB TAFI | +$3M+$116M | +$4M+$147M | -+$456M | -+$539M | -+$1.30B | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SCUB TAFI | +0.49%+2.23% | n/a+1.40% | n/a+1.46% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | SCUB TAFI | -0.08%-2.23% | n/a-2.28% | n/a-2.28% | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | SCUB TAFI | 7d78d | n/a120d | n/a120d | n/an/a |
Trading data
SCUB | TAFI | |
Last sale 11/5/2026 at 2:30 PM | $24.95 | $24.98 |
| Previous close 11/04/2026 | $24.95 | $24.94 |
| Consolidated volume 11/04/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 11/5/2026 at 2:30 PM
Live
Closed
SCUB | TAFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $24.95 | $24.98 |
| 1D performance | -0.02% | +0.14% |
| AuM | $28.98 M | $1.51 B |
| E/R | 0.3% | 0.27% |
Characteristics
SCUB | TAFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Sterling Capital Active ETF | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 43 | 228 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 30, 2026 | September 13, 2022 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SCUB
USA
34.63%
Other
65.37%
TAFI
USA
37.22%
Other
62.78%
Sectors
SCUB
Finance
13.9%
Industrials
12.45%
Other
73.65%
TAFI
Municipal
36.71%
Other
63.29%
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Diversification
SCUB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
22.08%
TAFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
13.63%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
SCUB
USA, Bills 0% 15oct2026, USD (182D)
2.02%
Jefferies Group, 4.85% 15jan2027, USD
1.93%
Bank 2023-5YR1, 6.26% 15apr2056, USD (ABS, A3)
1.80%
US05609QAA40
1.55%
US85236KAK88
1.50%
Vantage Data Centers Issuer 2020-2A, 1.992% 15sep2045, USD (ABS, A2)
1.49%
US12595EAD76
1.45%
US90276RBD98
1.42%
US895974AA11
1.39%
US05685ABA51
1.35%
US44148JAA79
1.29%
AGL CLO 2021-16A, FRN 22jan2035, USD (ABS, AR)
1.25%
US06762JAL70
1.25%
US05377RHC16
1.22%
US165183DF83
1.16%
TAFI
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, FRN 15may2053, USD
1.55%
US040507QB45
1.42%
US7485082P22
1.17%
US01065CAM55
1.04%
City of New York, 5% 1feb2032, USD (2026)
1.02%
US230589AB90
0.91%
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, 5% 1sep2032, USD (2025A)
0.80%
US451295ZZ58
0.78%
Illinois Finance Authority, FRN 15nov2037, USD (2018)
0.78%
Revere, 4% 29jul2027, USD
0.75%
Miami-Dade School District, 4% 7jan2027, USD (2026)
0.75%
US09182TKL07
0.74%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 0% 1jul2029, USD (3792D)
0.72%
US745160TD34
0.66%
Orchard Park Central School District, 4% 30apr2027, USD (2026)
0.57%
Frequently asked questions about SCUB and TAFI
Which ETF is bigger: SCUB or TAFI?
As of November 4, 2026, SCUB holds $28.98 M in assets under management (AUM), while TAFI manages $1.51 B.
What sectors do the SCUB and TAFI ETFs invest in?
SCUB leans toward sectors like Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, TAFI focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the SCUB ETF and TAFI ETF?
SCUB top holdings include USA, Bills 0% 15oct2026, USD (182D), Jefferies Group, 4.85% 15jan2027, USD and Bank 2023-5YR1, 6.26% 15apr2056, USD (ABS, A3). TAFI holds in its top three: Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, FRN 15may2053, USD, US040507QB45 and US7485082P22.
Which ETF is more diversified: SCUB or TAFI?
SCUB holds 125 securities with 22.08% of its assets in the top 15. TAFI has 683 securities and a top 15 weight of 13.63%.
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